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Provided by Sweetwater. Q: I’ve been recording and mixing a Christian band the past few months and everyone is really happy with the results except for one thing: the kick drum. Is there anything I can do? Or, if there isn’t, what should I know so I don’t have this problem ever again? A: While there are a limited number of solutions to your problem once the instruments has been tracked, lets run through our top six tips for…
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Radial Engineering has announced the Space Heater, a combination 8-channel tube drive and summing mixer designed to bring character to the sterile world of digital recording. Set up as four stereo pairs, the Space Heater design begins with a choice of 1/4-inch TRS or D-sub inputs for quick connection to a workstation. Each channel pair is 100% discrete enabling four stereo sets to be used independently or be sent to a stereo mix bus with left and right outputs. To…
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Aphex has announced two new additions to its 500 Series module line, the CX 500 and Project 500. The new CX 500 is based on the Aphex CX-1 compressor/gate unit – one of the first 500 Series modules from the early 80s. It provides the company’s patented EasyRider compressor and logic-assisted gate, a Jensen output transformer, and multi-function meter for gain reduction, gating and output level. The new Project 500 is a module-sized version of Aphex’s Project Channel rack unit.…
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Avid and Massenburg DesignWorks announce the MDW Hi-Res Parametric EQ 5 plug-in is now compatible with Pro Tools 11. The Massenburg DesignWorks Hi-Res Parametric EQ plug-in, developed by the creator of the parametric equalizer George Massenburg, targets frequencies with precision and refines the human interface, interoperability, and automation integration. Version 5 offers new AAX Native 64 and AAX DSP 64 formats for compatibility with Pro Tools 11.1 and above, providing the flexibility to use the EQ across the entire Pro…
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Waves Audio introduced the new SoundGrid Studio System at the 2014 NAMM show, an open platform that seamlessly integrates with all DAWs and SoundGrid-compatible I/Os. With the SoundGrid Studio System, users can run a nearly unlimited amount of plug-ins; track and rehearse with full-on effects and near-zero latency; connect everything and everyone through a centralized hub; and network with multiple DAWs. Further, the system is compatible with both Waves and third-party plug-ins. The SoundGrid Studio System includes the following components:…
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Hal Leonard has just published “Musical iPad: Performing, Creating, and Learning Music on Your iPad,” a guide through the most popular and productive apps for the iPad 2, iPad (3rd or 4th generation), or iPad Air and iPad mini running iOS 6. It’s also a comprehensive approach to learning and making music on Apple’s popular tablet devices. Musical iPad will help readers learn the most appropriate ways to configure their iPad for music creation, connect it to other musical devices,…
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Solid State Logic is showcasing the Matrix2 console at the 2014 NAMM show in Anaheim (booth 6900). Since its 2008 launch, the SSL Matrix console has established a high-profile clientele who value its unique capabilities as a genuinely hybrid production platform. Like its predecessor, the Matrix2 features a combination of SSL analog summing, streamlined integration of boutique analog outboard mic pres and processing (via its software-controlled analog patch system) and an advanced DAW control surface. “Matrix provides production power and…
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This article is provided by the Pro Audio Files. The hallmark of a great recording/mix for me is one where the music all lives within a tangible, dimensional world. The exception being songs that call for a two-dimensional or more lo-fi approach. In general, a recording that has width, height, and depth creates for a compelling sound. And truthfully I think part of the magic of a song is pulling the listener into a different world — creating the…
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You’re invited to join AMS Neve and Vintage King Audio for a live webcast launch event of the new Neve Genesys Black console. The webcast, co-sponsored by ProSoundWeb, is slated for this Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 6 pm Pacific time (9 pm Eastern). The webinar will show how the digitally controlled analog recording console with total integration will work in in any studio environment and the digital audio workstation. Technical product specialist James Townsend of AMS Neve will provide…
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Nugen Audio has announced the launch of Stereopack, a toolset for stereo image enhancement and manipulation including expansion, positioning, and low-frequency control. Stereopack is designed to offer maximum flexibility in a highly accessible and configurable combination of powerful tools. “Stereopack gives audio professionals everything they need to create the big sound they’re striving for, rapidly and intuitively,” says Jon Schorah, creative director, NUGEN Audio. “They can gain absolute control of their stereo panorama with no unwanted artifacts and the assurance…
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